Lessons in Trust From Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was a poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She died in 2014 at the age of 86. She was a wise and respected...
Beginnings
Help me to make beginnings: to begin going out of my weary mind into fresh dreams, Daring to make my own bold tracks in the land of now…....
The Self: Our Refuge and Strength
For the last few weeks, I have been talking about the many different parts we all have and how they functioned to help us survive when we...
Distraction: The Opposite of Mindfulness
Are all our distractions a waste of time? No. In fact, some of the most engaging ways to distract ourselves are useful and at times, importa
No Means No: Now How Do I Say It?
A common reason that we do not say, "No” is because we believe it would be selfish to do so.
The Value of Silence in Relationships
I propose that silence is an essential part of communicating. Without the ability to be silent and to tolerate silence, there cannot be effe
How You Can Defeat Loneliness One Thought at a Time
Loneliness is something that we all experience and it can be painful. Defeating the pain of loneliness begins when you start making a connec
Loneliness
A common definition of loneliness includes the perception of social isolation. There is another type of loneliness that goes deep within and
How Much do You Know About Yourself?
It might surprise you to know that no matter how much self exploration you have done, there are still parts of yourself that remain...
6 Questions to Ask if You are Unsure About Your Relationship
“Relationships seek to obtain: Level flight, nice buzz, floating down the river, hitting rapids, “weee that was fun,” return to level...